vBGarage v3.1.1 (now with GD-Lib support!)

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vBGarage v3.1.1 (now with GD-Lib support!)

Description
This hack will allow your users to create a virtual garage where they can store photos, details, etc.. about their vehicle (this can be modified to suit forums of other interests).

Latest Uploads will be displayed on Garage List.

Forum users can now leave comments in member garages.

Admin functions are available in the AdminCP.

This version contains the ability to limit access by usergroup(s). All templates are 100% XHTML Verified!

Information
Tested and developed on vB 3.0.0 Gold.

Requires
GD 2.0+ Library

Demo
http://www.sffba.net/forum/vbgarage.php?do=list (Temporary)

This hack, as like the rest of my hacks, are FREE. However, if you enjoy this hack and feel the need to donate something for my time you can do so by clicking the icon below:


*NOTE: Those who donate are explicitly granted permission to remove the "Powered by" information from the vBGarage footer.

*NOTE: When donating, please include your forum url. Thanks!

Version History
v3 - Initial release. Let's hope I don't have alot of entries here.
v3.0.1 - Added GD-Lib Support!
v3.1.0 - Added User Comments, Latest Uploads on Garage List, AdminCP Options
v3.1.1 - Added ability for Admin to "edit" users' garages. Use ImageCopyResampled(); over ImageCopyResized(); for better thumbnail quality.

Planned Features
- Multiple entries per user.
- Possible integration with Photopost/Coppermine/etc..

If you use this, please click

* Installation script by John

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UPGRADES

v3.1.0 -> v3.1.1 UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS

v3.0.1 -> v3.1.0 UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS

v3.0 -> v3.0.1 UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS

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MODIFICATIONS/ADD-ONS

[high]1. Add "Who's Online" Location by magnus[/high]
[high]2. Organize Your vBGarage Templates by magnus[/high]
[high]3. Increase Thumbnail Image Quality (v3.1.1 and older) by magnus[/high]
[high]4. Alphabetize Garage List by magnus[/high]
[high]5. Add "Latest Uploads" to FORUMHOME by magnus[/high]
[high]6. EvilLS1's Timeslip Database Integration by SVTOA[/high]
[high]7. Installer/Uninstaller by Action-N[/high]
[high]8. vBulletin 3.0.5 Compatible Installer/Update by noppid[/high]

[Ian Cunningham]

How is the multiple garage part coming on

The image quality is much better now! Excellent!

[spence2]

Will members garage list, multiple entries and multiple comments be paginated?

With admin restrictions as to how many of each are shown per page?

Are they perhaps, already?

[BfB]

I need help with teh GD stuff ... pictures not working. The other GD stuff works (verficiation images works)

Please help, I'm retarted about some of this linux stuff

[Envy-UK]

You need GD 2.0 with this hack.

Right click on one of the red X's, then click properties. Type in the URL that it is looking for and click enter. Let me know what comes up.

[BfB]

Acctually there is no red "X" it seems to upload then doesnt display anything. Its a little frusturating.

[M@rkus]

so, how about changing the usergallery`s as an admin? and next question: how about uploading the pictures into a directory on my server, not into the db!?

[Envy-UK]

Originally Posted by BfB

Acctually there is no red "X" it seems to upload then doesnt display anything. Its a little frusturating.

I'm not an expert and can only go on problems that I've had in the past. Your best bet is to wait for Magnus. Sorry I couldn't be more of a help. :ermm:

[magnus]

Originally Posted by spence2

Will members garage list, multiple entries and multiple comments be paginated?

With admin restrictions as to how many of each are shown per page?

Are they perhaps, already?

Garage List is already paginated. I'll tackle the rest when I come to them.

[magnus]

Originally Posted by M@rkus

so, how about changing the usergallery`s as an admin? and next question: how about uploading the pictures into a directory on my server, not into the db!?

Upgrade to 3.1.1, it has admin editing capabilities. As stated before, I have no intention of storing images as files. This entire script revolves around SQL, changing it would mean re-writing the basic structure.

[Envy-UK]

Originally Posted by gibgib

My host is using "GD Lib 1.6.2 or higher" & as a result, all new image additions are not working (X) on the latest vb garage releases.

What would I need to do to take out all thumbnailing but keep the latest features you have added?

How hard would it be to add support to earlier versions of GD-Lib?

I am doubting the host will upgrade, & the current version is thumbnailling posting image attachments ok.

I could do with the following information too, Magnus.

[magnus]

Originally Posted by BfB

I need help with teh GD stuff ... pictures not working. The other GD stuff works (verficiation images works)

Please help, I'm retarted about some of this linux stuff

First, be sure you're not uploading an image with a filesize greater than what's set in AdminCP. If you've checked that, and it still doesn't work, I'll need for you to create an account on your forum for me to use so I can test it. Just PM me with the details.

[magnus]

Originally Posted by gibgib

My host is using "GD Lib 1.6.2 or higher" & as a result, all new image additions are not working (X) on the latest vb garage releases.

What would I need to do to take out all thumbnailing but keep the latest features you have added?

How hard would it be to add support to earlier versions of GD-Lib?

I am doubting the host will upgrade, & the current version is thumbnailling posting image attachments ok.

If you have to use GD1.6, you can change all instances of ImageCreateTrueColor to ImageCreate in vbgarage.php That will work, however, the thumbnails will look sort of weird. I am told that this can be corrected with additional settings, but I'm not too familiar with GD. The only other option, that I'm aware of, is it set it up like the first release of vBGarage. You'll need to change do=thumb to do=getimage and include width= within the <IMG> tags in the templates.

[Envy-UK]

Could you please post the code from imagebits to show the thumbnails via the do=getimage within the <IMG> tag, please?

I've been playing about with the original, without creating a back-up.

Perhaps you could also post the GD code, for when my host finally upgrades.

[Hialls]

Would it be ok if i released an addon for vbadvanced to have a random image from the garage shown?

[magnus]

Originally Posted by Hialls

Would it be ok if i released an addon for vbadvanced to have a random image from the garage shown?

Of course! In fact, I encourage it!